Record-Breaking West End Star Joins Leading Cast in Royal Composer’s Comedy Mystery Series
In the most exciting casting news to hit the entertainment world this season, chart-topping soprano and West End royalty Joanna Forest has officially expressed passionate interest in taking on one of the leading roles in the highly anticipated psychological comedy-thriller series “Déjà Vu Revisited“!
Sources close to the production are calling this casting coup “absolutely electrifying” as Forest – Britain’s number one independent classical artist who made history with two consecutive chart-topping albums – brings her extraordinary star power to royal composer Olga Thomas’s most ambitious project yet.
“This isn’t just casting – this is destiny,” reveals an industry insider. “When you have an artist who has knocked Ed Sheeran off the charts teaming up with Britain’s royal composer, you know magic is about to happen!”
Darling, let’s talk about the phenomenon that IS Joanna Forest! This isn’t some overnight success story – this is decades of pure talent culminating in absolute chart domination. At just 13 years old, Forest was already commanding West End stages, creating the role of Collette in “Bernadette The Musical” at the legendary Dominion Theatre. But here’s where it gets absolutely thrilling – she didn’t just appear once and disappear like so many child stars. Forest kept returning to that very same stage, including show-stopping performances in the Royal Variety Performance televised for the BBC!
But the real tea? Forest’s 2017 debut album “Stars Are Rising” made entertainment HISTORY by shooting straight to number one on the Official Classical Album Chart, making her the first independent classical artist EVER to achieve this milestone with a debut! And because apparently one record-breaking moment wasn’t enough, her follow-up “Rhythm of Life” also claimed the number-one spot in 2019!
Here’s where this story gets absolutely divine – Forest’s collaboration with series creator Olga Thomas has already produced some of the most celebrated musical moments in recent British history! Their duet “Royal Platinum Love Song,” celebrating Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip’s 70th wedding anniversary, shot straight to number one on iTunes Classical Singles Chart in 2017. But wait, there’s more! These two musical powerhouses struck gold AGAIN with “By My Side,” a charity single that literally knocked Ed Sheeran from his number-one position on the iTunes Classical charts!
And here’s the part that will absolutely give you chills – Forest’s triumph over breast cancer at just 21 years old while training at the prestigious Italia Conti Academy is the kind of inspiring story that belongs in the spotlight. Not only did she make a complete recovery, but she transformed her experience into a force for change as a “Boobette” ambassador for CoppaFeel!, the breast cancer awareness charity.
Her 2014 performance at “Busting to Sing” in the West End, where she duetted with Britain’s Got Talent winner Paul Potts, marked her incredible transition from musical theatre to classical crossover dominance!
Forest joins an already impressive ensemble for “Déjà Vu Revisited,” the heartfelt tribute dedicated to Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas and Academy Award-nominated British actress Susannah York. The series, based on Thomas’s critically acclaimed debut novel that reached Amazon’s Top 50 Hot New Releases, centers around a sophisticated woman and her brilliant husband revisiting years of profound misunderstandings while surrounded by eccentric friends and a mysterious portrait.
Victoria Unikel, the Miami-based media mogul and artist who appeared alongside Matt Damon, has also expressed passionate interest in the project. “Victoria brings this incredible combination of business acumen and artistic flair,”reveals Thomas. The distinguished Thomas Patrick Hodge MBE, decorated Royal Marines Warrant Officer, adds authentic British aristocratic gravitas to the production.
But here’s the real insider scoop – Thomas’s pre-crafted compositions, including the unforgettable “Inverted Snobbery” and the show-stopping “Insecurity Alert” (from her royal album “Jubilation”), will weave through every episode like emotional leitmotifs. With Forest’s proven ability to turn everything she touches into chart gold, this musical DNA promises to create television history!
“This isn’t your typical psychological thriller,” whispers a production source. “When Joanna’s star power meets Olga’s royal musical genius, something absolutely spectacular happens. We’re talking about compositions that have graced royal events, chart-toppers that have moved millions, all serving this narrative that’s pure television gold!”
Industry veterans are already buzzing about the project’s potential cultural impact, comparing it to “The Gentlemen” meets “Knives Out” with musical sophistication that rivals any Guy Ritchie production. Forest’s proven track record of chart domination combined with Thomas’s royal musical heritage creates the foundation for what insiders are calling “the next must-binge series that will have everyone talking.”
As one casting director puts it: “When a performer who has made history in the classical charts brings her talents to a project created by Britain’s royal composer, you’re not just watching television – you’re witnessing entertainment history being made!”
With streaming platforms desperately seeking authentic, music-infused content, “Déjà Vu Revisited” arrives as the answer to every executive’s prayers. This isn’t just another series – it’s a symphony of star power, royal glamour, and chart-topping talent that promises to redefine premium television!
“Déjà Vu Revisited” is currently in development, with casting announcements continuing to generate excitement throughout the entertainment industry.
